Features:

  • An ultra-compact, incredibly convenient digital recorder/lavalier combo designed for both the creative filmmaker and the busy videographer
  • Perfect for television, film and stage performances - as well as lectures and other professional recording applications
  • Besides WAV files, recording and playback of MP3 files is supported; literally days of audio can be recorded on a microSD card
  • The dual recording function enables simultaneous creation of a backup "safety recording" at a lower level
  • Automatic level, limiter and other functions are included that solve common recording level problems
  • Designed to be small, light and easy to conceal; perfect for on-camera talent, documentary subjects or entire wedding parties
  • One easily obtained Alkaline AAA battery powers the DR-10L for up to 10 hours continuously
Great recorder! Good mic.

I love the recorder. Every option you'd need to capture wedding vows or interviews is all built in. My only gripe is the microphone. It seems to capture more ambient noise compared to my Azden EX503 lav. But my Azden doesn't have the security of being screwed in (which is awesome btw). Just buy it already. Update: Just finished an interview in my garage studio. Next door there were some gardeners working on a lawn. You know how loud those lawnmowers and weed whackers can be. Just listened to it in post, and the background audio was so faint, it's almost unnoticeable. AMAZING! I just updated my 4 star review to 5 star. GET THIS SETUP NOW!!!!

The thing performed super well and was very easy to use

Just took this on a documentary shoot in Kenya, Africa. The thing performed super well and was very easy to use. Way easier than wireless lavs which i have fought with on previous trips to Africa and found consistently unreliable do to interference. These I simply placed the mic, set and tested levels, activated dual level record and left it alone! Ready and flawless recording in one minute of set up. Now, don't think this replaces wireless lavs. It doesn't. It doesn't easily let you monitor the audio, or adjust on the fly. So it performs in a side niche to wireless. But I fit in that niche perfectly.

This little guy is FANTASTIC. Used it for two weddings so far and ...

This little guy is FANTASTIC. Used it for two weddings so far and the sound is great. I've also not had any issues with the mic screwing into the main unit. Some people say the threads don't work, but no worries here! In my opinion, it's only very slightly overpriced at 200 bucks, but if it continues to perform like this, it will have paid for itself soon enough.

Great Product! Great Price!

Love this product! You cannot beat the price! I have been a media producer for more than 30 years. The Tascam DR-10L is an outstanding alternative to a costly wireless mic system. Perfect for DSLR recording on a budget. Works great where the most expensive wireless systems get interface. Sync the audio from the DR-10L and your DSLR in post. If you want better audio, buy a higher quality lav to replace the one provided. I give it a 5 because it works! Record separate audio levels with the dual channel recording. Great product for anyone.

Good mic, excellent value.

Brilliant sound, excellent battery life. This is a good choice for filming speakers or presenters, wedding ceremonies, etc. Just don’t forget to turn it on, because you can’t monitor sound from it. With the ability to record a separate file that’s -6 or -12 Db, you can and probably should keep the limiter and automatic gain levels off.

I would highly recommend this product

I just had a wedding this Saturday, and I got to use my DR-10L, all I can say is I'm very impresse at how small it is, no discomfort to my talents, and more importantly the quality of the sound is outstanding, it comes with triple A batteries I use the recorder for almost 3 hours and I still had 3/4 of life. I would highly recommend this product, I'm actually thinking about ordering a second one.

When I opened the box I was amazed at how much smaller this guy actually is

Just got this and tested it but I haven't used it professionaly yet. I've been using all Zoom H1's with the Matchstick Lav microphone for wedding films but have been wanting something smaller. When I opened the box I was amazed at how much smaller this guy actually is. It's such a great size! The best part was when I realized my Matchstick Mics seem to work with this as well, even though they don't have the screw in end.

So far, so good!

Glad I decided on getting this mic! I'm a video producer for a local production company so I work with audio for our interviews all the time. But recently I decided to create a personal documentary, and I knew I needed audio that was small, easy, dependable, and quick for on-the-fly recording. This was just that. I love its size. Very easy to slip in a pocket and carry around. The instructions and menu features are so simple, even a beginner could figure it out in minutes. I loved not having to worry about interference or switching channels. Once I check my volume settings, I can just hit record and not have to worry about anything. While I'm sure there are other mics that could do the same job, this one was perfect for any spur-of-the-moment interviews I had on the street. I've only used it a handful of times now, but so far I really am pleased.

This is the best standalone microphone I have ever used as it does ...

I've been making videos on YouTube for over 10 years now and have been searching for a standalone microphone that is small to carry. This is the best standalone microphone I have ever used as it does 2 recordings(one at -12dB) which is nice in case you mess up your audio, you have a second track you can use! I've used Sennheiser wireless microphones that cost me $600, I have a Audio Technica shotgun microphone I use but this practically beats all of them! If you need one microphone, this is definitely it.

Everything is nice EXCEPT

I love these mics. I have a Sennheiser G3 setup but I really don't need wireless. I picked these up thing they would be cheap compared to the G3 - and they are. I mean it is plastic - seems like tough plastic - but plastic. But the main thing- it works! I put my G3 mic on the 10L and it was a very similar dynamic. I put on one of those cheap $29 lav mics from here - and it SUCKED! So the mic / the recording - all of that is great. My only grip - that switch to turn it off and on.... ESPECIALLY when you try to hold down the two other buttons when turning it on to update the Firmware - a pain. But that doesn't happen often and I can deal with the kind of difficult on off switch.

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